prairiewindmomma Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 I'm on the lookout for new uplifting/calming/meditative things to do when I need to chill out. I just discovered Tibetan singing bowls.... Just sitting and listening to this helped me pause and breathe. Do you have something you enjoy? J 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyoffive Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 Yoga Taking walks Cup of tea Netflix Internet 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 really long, really hot showers 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
athena1277 Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 Sometimes I just play a game on my phone or iPad. A mind-numbing game that distracts my mind a few minutes. Helps me calm down and then I can refocus on whatever is going on. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regentrude Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 Walking, gardening, driving country roads without traffic 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wintermom Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 (edited) Walk the dog - he tends to pull a bit, so it keep me 'in the moment' and focus on him, which distracts me from my racing thoughts Hike in the woods and take photos Warm bath Play the piano and sing along Stretching / yoga Pet the dog Eat dark chocolate and have a drink - tea or cider if much calming is necessary 😉 Edited November 3, 2020 by wintermom 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlktwins Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 (edited) I started cross-stitching again after many, many years. Keeps my hands and mind busy. My therapy at the moment 😁. Edited November 3, 2020 by mlktwins 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEmama Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 I sleep a lot. Daily naps for the win. 🙂 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbel Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 Walking outside helps me a lot. Sewing, cross-stitching, but there does not seem to be a lot of time or space for that right now. Reading. When I have little bits of time, I scroll through a couple of Facebook groups I belong to, that are dedicated to photos of PA nature/wildlife. I get refreshed by looking at the beauty. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalmia Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 Long walk on our road. Walking in the woods or on the beach. Driving with the windows open and music playing (not a good idea today--cold!) Warm bath. Trail ride (when I am living near a good stable). Going through the drive thru and getting some unhealthy fast food I almost never eat (such as a coke, hot fudge Sunday, and fries from McD's) and enjoying it without judgment. Listening to Canyon Trilogy by R. Carlos Nakai 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmilyGF Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 Playing the ukulele and going for walks without any device. Turning off the wifi at night. Emily 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmilyGF Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 Oh, and we used our internet software to block all news-related sites on computers today. DH got our local newspaper and took out everything election-related and send everyone a curated copy. We're going New Zealand-style here. Very calming. Emily 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyoffive Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 Another for naps and chocolate. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkie Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 Horse chores are my therapy. I love being outside and doing hard physical work in the company of my horses. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bootsie Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 a shower, a bath, a dip in the hot tub. A walk around the block. An aimless drive. A cup of peppermint tea. Browsing through a cookbook or magazine. And my family knows I am really stressed when I resort to a mindless game of Centipede on DS's xbox. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emba Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 Walk drink a cup of hot tea play my ukulele (“Let It Be” is my theme song for the election season) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisoncooks Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 Don't know if it's calming, but I've got this little guy sitting on my mantle, and I literally grin every time he catches my eye. (He's an early, self-purchased, Christmas gift...) 😉 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephanier.1765 Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 I am making a little travel dollhouse for my granddaughter's birthday. A few days ago I weaved it a little rug. I had never done anything like that before and discovered I really like weaving. It was calming, relaxing, and I felt at rest while working on it. It might be something I do more of in the future, even if my first attempt was alarmingly wonky. LOL 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheres Toto Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 15 minutes ago, alisoncooks said: Don't know if it's calming, but I've got this little guy sitting on my mantle, and I literally grin every time he catches my eye. (He's an early, self-purchased, Christmas gift...) 😉 I want one! I do find him very soothing and he brings a smile to my face. I mainly read, rewatch old shows, listen to music, eat (unfortunately), yoga. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ditto Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 (edited) I like all the ideas you guys are giving me. Mine: Reading and naps. Edit: TV as well (current favorite shows: Schitt's Creek, Mom, The Big Bang Theory, Gilmore Girls, Hallmark Christmas movies. Edited November 3, 2020 by Ditto 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lecka Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 (edited) I watch West Wing and pretend it is real. I also like Designated Survivor. I also like Grimm! My husband often finds it really goofy but who cares 😉 Also candles, and hot tea. Trying to spend time outside goes a long way for me, too. Trying to keep on top of my house also helps me a lot. Edited November 3, 2020 by Lecka 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popmom Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 I work in my veggie garden. There's always something miraculous and amazing going on there--whether it's watching to see what the worms have accomplished in the compost, or the new seedlings coming up, clouds of whiteflies (thank you neem oil), watching the progress of a tomato bloom through pollination to baby tomato (yes I do scrutinize those blooms everyday lol). The other therapeutic benefit is the heavy work involved. It feels good to me what my body is capable of in spite of some health challenges. I think heavy work must release endorphins or something. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BakersDozen Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 I do laundry and clean out/organize drawers, cabinets, etc. These things calm me more than being still or leaving my house. The more I need to be calm, the more my washing machine is running. Ask me how tidy my drawers/cabinets are right now...I'm remarkably "chill" thanks to that activity. If I really, really need to chill I use the stationary bike, eat Cheetos or something else unhealthy, and watch Netflix shows. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BakersDozen Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 Quote I work in my veggie garden. I envy you. I have a thumb so black I "killed" a fake plant. No joke. I grow weeds...beautiful, abundant weeds. That's all. If my dc try to grow something they place it far away from where I would even walk by. Just my shadow would make their plants wither and die. So sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbutton Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 Gardening and yard work, especially if I have to dig in the dirt. Cross-stitch (especially blackwork, all back-stitching) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wintermom Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 I forgot to add watching the birds at the feeder outside my kitchen window. They are hilarious and inspiring at the same time. The littlest birds are the bullies. They sit inside the feeder and don't let the chickadees in. The juncos hang around on the ground under the feeder and eat the fallen seeds. They are too fat to sit in the feeder. These birds are inspiring because they are outside in the cold, rain, wind and snow feeding away, flying, perching, and doing their thing. I can barely manage to get my coffee and turn on the computer some mornings. 😉 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 Long walks, especially in the woods. Almost anything outside in nature, even my backyard, is helpful. I love to watch the birds. Sunshine! Organizing or cleaning out something. Hot shower or a bath with epsom salts Hot tea Read a novel Sleep Pet the silly dog Listen to an audiobook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoeless Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 I read a The Prudent Homemaker Blog. I have never spoken with the lady that runs it, but she comes across as calm and utterly unflappable. It's very calming. For some reason, Sandra Dodd also calms me down 😅 I know she has the opposite effect on many people, but there's something about how she writes that can usually get me to stop freaking out. In the spirit of "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure", I realized that late night social media and news scrolling sent my anxiety sky high. Avoiding both of those has helped tremendously in my attempts to regain calmness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 On 11/3/2020 at 6:27 PM, BakersDozen said: I do laundry and clean out/organize drawers, cabinets, etc. These things calm me more than being still or leaving my house. The more I need to be calm, the more my washing machine is running. Ask me how tidy my drawers/cabinets are right now...I'm remarkably "chill" thanks to that activity. If I really, really need to chill I use the stationary bike, eat Cheetos or something else unhealthy, and watch Netflix shows. Funny, I've been watching more YT videos on decluttering and cleaning too. I find it helpful for motivation too. I'm also one for a good book and a hot bath. Every night. I am so thankful that we have TV watching options. Netflix, Amazon, AcornTV, Hulu... you name it - it won't have current news. Wonderful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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